Input being sought into Pepsi Centre usage

The City of Corner Brook will be holding a public meeting in regards about the Pepsi Centre next week.

The City of Corner Brook will be holding a public meeting in regards about the Pepsi Centre next week.

The City of Corner Brook is responsible for the major maintenance and capital improvements for the facility. The City has contracted a consultant to review the feasibility of implementing improvements and renovations to the Pepsi Centre to facilitate current and future needs of the public, the City of Corner Brook and Western Sports and Entertainment.

“The goal of the study is to develop a clear and concise plan that will provide direction to City staff and Council for development, redevelopment, and enhancement of the Pepsi Centre facility,” said Corner Brook mayor Charles Pender in a prepared release.

Avenues to be explored include:

- increase the utilization of the facility - consider what other amenities might be required to effectively host large groups.

- optimize hosting of sporting and entertainment events.

- determine best use and optimal space utilization.

- look at potential opportunities for expansion.

“I hope the public will take the opportunity to give us their feedback for the future use and development of this community asset,” said Pender.

In addition to the public consultation session, the consultant will be meeting with a number of the major users groups that avail of the facility.

The information session will take place on Tuesday at 7 p.m. in meeting room 2 at the Pepsi Centre.

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Nikki

March 08, 2014 - 11:03

Couldn't agree more with Brian. The poor management at the Pepsi Centre is what is causing it's downfall. The place is absolutely disgusting and is not taken care of, not to mention he has driven one almost two hockey teams out of the building. Time for a change and it starts at the top!!!